The Classics
At first when we looked back on 2023, it seemed “uneventful.” But in hindsight, this very typical year was all about introducing Olivia to Continue reading The Classics
Editorial
Final reflections, thoughts and epiphanies at a year’s end
Let it grow!
Feb 5 • long beach, CA The walls of the Expo Arts Center in Bixby Knolls blossomed into something beautiful thanks to the locals who Continue reading Let it grow!
2022: Different but the same
We definitely aren’t ending the year the way we started it, but we couldn’t be happier. We’ve officially settled into our new home Continue reading 2022: Different but the same
Insight within sight
Summer brought us inflated gas prices and unpredictable startup job security, thus sending Kristina on a mission to find something new Continue reading Insight within sight
Onward he sails
While there were many happy beginnings this year, it also brought us a sad ending. We said goodbye to a wonderful husband, father, friend, veteran, and all-around goofball. In October, Shelby’s stepdad, Gary, passed away at 76. He will be remembered for wearing too short of shorts, coming up with silly games like “who can hold a log over their head the longest”, growing the … Continue reading Onward he sails
There’s a first time for everything
Agatha Christie wrote “The first time you do a thing is always exciting.” Well, this year was very exciting for us as Olivia had many firsts! Continue reading There’s a first time for everything
Cruising in a winter wonderland
What a year! In January we mastered our work-from-home routine, slept in on weekends, and started scoping out our 2021 home Continue reading Cruising in a winter wonderland
Ready for our next adventure
The adoption process was nothing like we imagined. It definitely came with it’s own set of “labor pains” and challenges, but everything has been well Continue reading Ready for our next adventure
Looking at the bright side
Without a doubt, 2020 has been one of the most difficult, challenging and uncertain years. But now looking back at Continue reading Looking at the bright side
From our home to yours
This year has definitely had its ups and downs. 2019 was filled with tears and heartbreak as we said goodbye to our granddad, uncle, Continue reading From our home to yours
